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We drove the 2022 Lucid Air, Rivian jacked up R1T and R1S prices, and the 2024 Polestar 4 was spotted. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. We drove the 2022 Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance and realized it has bested Tesla in nearly every way. From range, power, charging capabilities, andContinue reading “2022 Lucid Air, Rivian pricing, 2024 Polestar 4: The Week In Reverse”

Sony teased us in recent years with the reveal of electric sedan and crossover concepts, and now the Japanese electronics giant has announced it is exploring a joint venture to develop, build, and sell electric vehicles with Honda. Sony and Honda announced on Friday they are negotiating to establish a joint venture company that willContinue reading “Sony exploring joint venture with Honda to launch electric cars”

Volvo’s electric XC40, known as the XC40 Recharge, only arrived for 2021 but an updated version is already on the way. Unveiled on Friday, the updated XC40 Recharge benefits from a few styling tweaks that brings its design closer to that of the related C40 Recharge that arrived for 2022. Timing for the updated XC40Continue reading “Preview: Updated Volvo XC40 Recharge arrives with new look”

Lincoln’s Navigator has been updated for 2022, and we’ve just driven the latest version. The big SUV has stepped up its ride quality, infotainment system, and driver-assist technology to keep up with some of the newer competition. A modern De Tomaso is developing a supercar called the P72, and we have new video of it.Continue reading “2022 Lincoln Navigator, De Tomaso P72, Sony Honda deal: Today’s Car News”

Sony teased us in recent years with the reveal of electric sedan and crossover concepts, and now the Japanese electronics giant has confirmed plans to launch electric vehicles on the market. It won’t go it alone, though. Sony together with Honda announced on Friday plans to establish a joint venture company that will oversee theContinue reading “Sony teams up with Honda to launch electric cars”

Suffering from electric SUV fatigue? We’ve got just the cure, or more accurately, the folks at De Tomaso do. The modern iteration of the legendary Italian brand has released a video filmed during a recent winter test session for its stunning P72 supercar. The video gives us a look at the car on the moveContinue reading “De Tomaso P72 dances on ice during winter test”

General Motors has sold its stake in Lordstown Motors, further exacerbating the nosedive in the electric vehicle startup’s share price. GM acquired 7.5 million shares in Lordstown, or less than 5%, when the company went public via a SPAC deal back in 2020, paying $75 million made up in cash and proceeds from the saleContinue reading “GM offloads Lordstown Motors stake, at a loss”

The current-generation Navigator is a home run, but newer competition has put pressure on Lincoln to keep up with the luxury Joneses. With that in mind, the goal for the 2022 Lincoln Navigator update must have been simple: refine, modernize, and delight. For 2022, Lincoln has done just that with larger screens, an upgraded suspensionContinue reading “First drive review: 2022 Lincoln Navigator aims to keep up with the big boys”

Volkswagen has been spotted testing a prototype for a redesigned Passat. It’s due out in 2023 and will be offered exclusively in wagon form, which VW refers to as a Variant. Don’t look for the new Passat to reach the U.S. It wouldn’t reach these shores even if it had a sedan option. That’s becauseContinue reading “2023 Volkswagen Passat Variant spy shots: Redesign for global Passat”

Max Verstappen fans will be pleased to learn the reigning world champion won’t be leaving Formula One anytime soon. Red Bull Racing announced on Thursday that Verstappen will continue driving with the team through 2028, at which point he will be 30 years old. Verstappen’s current contract with Red Bull runs through 2023, though he’sContinue reading “Max Verstappen signs with Red Bull through 2028, longest contract in F1 history”